SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Handsworth, Birmingham
Pay Rate: £462.50 – £500.00 P/W

Connex Education are recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs within a primary school in Handsworth, Birmingham.

Brief About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the SEN team to provide tailored support for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language difficulties, and SEMH needs. You will support learning on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping pupils to engage in lessons, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils with SEN throughout the school day
• Delivering targeted interventions and learning activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Assisting with classroom management
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and parents where required
• Promoting safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

About the School

This welcoming and inclusive primary school is committed to creating a positive learning environment where every child feels valued and supported. Staff work together to ensure pupils receive the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed both academically and socially.

Benefits of Working with Connex

• Competitive rates of pay (Paid weekly PAYE)
• A variety of different roles to suit your needs and lifestyle
• Access to our accredited free CPD training platform
• Support from a dedicated Educational Specialist
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit with over 70 courses
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training
• Career progression via our Care to Classroom conversion course

Role Requirements

• Experience working in an SEN school
• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection guidelines
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex Education

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.